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as in shaded
protected from the sun's rays
a lovely shady spot in the park that was pleasantly cool
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as in deceptive
given to or marked by cheating and deception
a shady business deal
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as in questionable
giving good reason for being doubted, questioned, or challenged
cited some shady statistics to back up his argument
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as in shifty
given to acting in secret and to concealing one's intentions
shady characters hanging out in the park after nightfall
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as in notorious
not respectable
a courtesan who lived on the shady fringe of society
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Recent Examples of shady
Harper is tipped off to Tender’s shady dealings by reporter Jim Dycker (Charlie Heaton), widening a foothold in the world of journalism previously established by Henry’s tabloid baron uncle Alexander (Andrew Havill).
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Alison Herman, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
But with Rourke’s strong disavowal, Hines also wanted to assure fans that there was nothing shady about the GoFundMe.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2026
Then, place it in a shady spot for two to three days.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 5 Jan. 2026
Open for lunch and dinner, the dining destination is lauded for both its cuisine and its cocktails, so make sure to book a table in this shady courtyard dining room in advance.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2026
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Inside, light from shaded lamps and sconces glows amber-soft.—
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Notice that nobody is in both shaded areas—that is, there’s no one who didn’t get bigger leg muscles during at least one of the two training periods.—
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While not everyone gets their wishes, those with no interest in taking on the deceptive — and challenging — role of a Traitor likely won't be chosen.—
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The legal claims included negligence, wrongful death, deceptive trade practices, and product liability.—
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The ingredient lists are often questionable, loaded with gums, stabilizers, oils, and added sugars that brands throw in to make their products taste and act like real milk.—
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Outside of those three young players and Cam Skattebo, Schoen has consistently made questionable decisions since landing in New York and has a 22-45-1 record to show for it.—
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Morrone is Enzo, their shifty-eyed landscaper with secrets of his own.—
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But Traore left shooting space between him and the shifty 6-foot guard, drawing Miller’s ire.—
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Both had been held at El Helicoide, the notorious Caracas detention complex widely associated with political detentions.—
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Also this week, grocery chain Wegmans is collecting your biometric data and 2010s cupcake darling Sprinkles is closing, as is famed (or perhaps more accurately, notorious) LA restaurant Horses.—
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Recently recommissioned for a second season by Israeli broadcaster Kan, Pirates of Antiquities delves deep into the shadowy world of antiquities smuggling, where priceless historical treasures become the spoils of a race between robbers, dealers, and the archaeologists determined to stop them.—
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Pedro Luis Martín Pedro Luis Martín is a former senior Venezuelan intelligence and military official who has long been linked to the shadowy financial and security networks of the regime.—
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From May 2020 to January 2022, Vazquez, Highsmith and several associates submitted fraudulent applications to financial institutions and the Small Business Administration.—
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Trauernicht, 46, is accused of approving McFadden’s fraudulent timesheets while seeking a romantic relationship with her.—
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The reporting shows that plenty of fear and uncertainty remain over the untold billions of dollars being poured into wildly unprofitable AI ventures — a dynamic that’s seen AI companies’ valuations skyrocket to record heights, despite dubious prospects of ever turning a profit.—
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But Davis described the claims as dubious.—
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“Shady.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shady. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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